Franciscan Apartments PB Section 8 Burien, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Franciscan Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Burien, WA with 38 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average.
38
total units
97%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15237 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,691/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,226/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Franciscan Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 15237 21st Ave SW, Burien; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$395/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Apartments PB Section 8 | Seattle | 3.4 km |
| Riverton Terrace Public Housing | Normandy Park | 3.7 km |
| Arbor Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 3.7 km |
| Fairwind Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 3.7 km |
| Fairwinds Apartments Public Housing | Seattle | 3.7 km |
| Providence Joseph House LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | Seattle | 3.7 km |
| Park Lake Homes Ii - Zephyr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 3.7 km |
| Zephyr Public Housing | Seattle | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Franciscan Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Franciscan Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $395/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Franciscan Apartments?
Contact the management office at 15237 21st Ave SW in Burien. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.